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tatumantiki
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Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
|  Posted: 2010-03-23 12:20 pm Permalink
Hello, I was pointed to tiki central from my tattoo artist who also does tiki carving. I am amazed by some of the work on here and am happy to be a member. Seeing all the different styles and techniques motivates me to improve. I have just recently begun tiki carving and really enjoy it. I am such a fan of the style that I just went to New Zealand to see it done first hand at a carving school in Rotorua. On my trip I also found a bone and jade carving studio in Hokatika. It was called Bonz and Stonz. Steven the owner was great and I carved my first piece of greenstone. Anyways I am going to post one of my latest tikis that I carved out of cypress and let me know what you think. I am a mural artist and faux finisher by profession and try and do the carving when I have time.Thanks 
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Tikilizard
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Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 369 | Posted: 2010-03-23 4:13 pm Permalink
Welcome to TC! Glad to have a new member. Your tiki looks great for a new carver. You got some talent. Keep'um coming.
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TikiMango
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Joined: Jun 17, 2008
Posts: 798
From: Satellite Beach, FL
| Posted: 2010-03-23 4:39 pm Permalink
I think you've done this before! Great way to introduce yourself. Can't wait to see more of your work. A trip to NZ is on my List of Things To Do When I Win the Lotto.
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tikigodz
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Joined: Oct 12, 2009
Posts: 439 | Posted: 2010-03-23 7:25 pm Permalink
Vary nice And wlcome
there is nothing but inspiration here!
Cant wait to see more!
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tatumantiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
| Posted: 2010-03-24 3:44 pm Permalink
Thanks for the complements. I will try to get some more done soon.
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BIG tiki scott
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Joined: Sep 18, 2009
Posts: 373
From: lehigh acres florida
| Posted: 2010-03-24 5:15 pm Permalink
welcome to tc!!! very sweet tiki and unique style!!! luv it lets see sum more!!!!! cheerz!!
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seeksurf
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Joined: Sep 27, 2007
Posts: 2144
From: Buckley, WA
| Posted: 2010-03-24 8:29 pm Permalink
Welcome! I thinks he looks great! Nice work.
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coconuttzo
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Joined: Jan 13, 2010
Posts: 143
From: Hilo, Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-03-25 11:54 pm Permalink
Welcome, welcome. That is a beauty, for a first tiki. It's all upwards here on out for you my friend. Got a pic of your carving from NZ?
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laojia
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Joined: Feb 04, 2009
Posts: 919
From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2010-03-26 01:44 am Permalink
Great work for your first! Welcome on TC!
J.
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tatumantiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
| Posted: 2010-03-26 1:28 pm Permalink
Thanks again everyone. This isn't my first tiki but the first one I actually put some time into. I will try and get a pic of my jade pendant up soon.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10306
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2010-04-12 05:43 am Permalink
Nice stuff Jesse, Excellent start and by the looks of the dime tip on your chainsaw you have gotten off to a great start. You are SO Fortunate to have visited New Zealand, (I'm envious of that  )and I'm looking forward to seeing some of that influence in your upcoming works. In fact you are about to the stage where you will be able to carve the traditional tikis. search Google for photos of the old style or find the "Tiki Carvers Bible", 'The Book Of Tiki' by our own Sven Kirsten (bigbrotiki here). There you will find excellent tiki images to inspire and motivate!
Welcome to Tiki Central, Glad to have you.
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amate
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Joined: Oct 03, 2009
Posts: 698 | Posted: 2010-04-12 09:02 am Permalink
Looks like a lot of effort went into that finish. Beautiful results!
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tatumantiki
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Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
| Posted: 2010-04-12 4:08 pm Permalink
Here are some of the Maori carvers working at the carving school in Rotorua. Also some finished carvings.
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tatumantiki
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Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
| Posted: 2010-04-12 4:16 pm Permalink
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tatumantiki
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Joined: Jan 07, 2010
Posts: 17
From: Florida
| Posted: 2010-04-24 11:21 am Permalink
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Here are my first two palm carving. I see why so many people use the palm it cuts like butter. Sometimes the fiber is a pain though. I did one in a fun colorful style and the other in a more traditional look. Thanks for looking! Loving life since I started doing these guys! Except for the back pain that flares up once in awhile!
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